The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a perfect lunchtime accompaniment with a virtual concert. Throughout the month of December, the Library will host its popular Brown Bag Lunch series on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. December’s artist is Quad City local Angela Meyer who is known for her country-western originals and acoustic covers. No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library. Angela Meyer has played professionally in the area for over 10 years. Her career has included playing... Read More

Those thinking about a new career can find help this January at the Bettendorf Public Library. On January 6th the Library, along with Black Hawk College’s Angela Striegel, is hosting a presentation to help job seekers craft attention-grabbing resumes. This workshop will take place at 7:00 PM and is available both in person and online. In-person attendees will meet at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The online attendance will be available live via GoToMeeting. Registration is limited and required to attend this event. Those wishing to sign up to... Read More

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local... Read More

Those thinking about a new career can find help this January at the Bettendorf Public Library. On January 6th the Library, along with Black Hawk College’s Angela Striegel, is hosting a presentation to help job seekers craft attention-grabbing resumes. This workshop will take place at 7:00 PM and is available both in person and online. In-person attendees will meet at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The online attendance will be available live via GoToMeeting. Registration is limited and required to attend this event. Those wishing to sign up to... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a perfect lunchtime accompaniment with a virtual concert. Throughout the month of December, the Library will host its popular Brown Bag Lunch series on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. December’s artist is Quad City local Angela Meyer who is known for her country-western originals and acoustic covers. No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library. Angela Meyer has played professionally in the area for over 10 years. Her career has included playing... Read More

Writers of all type and level will find a home at the Bettendorf Writing Club hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library. On Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 PM, the club will meet at the Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. No registration is required to participate in this free event. The Bettendorf Writing Club is designed to give writers the chance to share short pieces of their work and includes writing exercises along with a brief lesson from seasoned authors. The club is designed for adults and takes place on the second Thursday of each month. More information about this... Read More

Writers of all type and level will find a home at the Bettendorf Writing Club hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library. On Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 PM, the club will meet at the Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. No registration is required to participate in this free event. The Bettendorf Writing Club is designed to give writers the chance to share short pieces of their work and includes writing exercises along with a brief lesson from seasoned authors. The club is designed for adults and takes place on the second Thursday of each month. More information about this... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library will explore the lore and history of Santa Claus with a live, virtual presentation by historian, Laura Keyes. The online event is part of the Library’s Community Connections series which will be hosted on December 7th at 7:00 PM via GoToMeeting. Admission is free, however, an advance reservation is required to receive an invitation and password to join the event. Registration can be made at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/5589033, by calling the Library at 563-344-4175, or at any Bettendorf Public Library service desk. Because of secrets revealed, this... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a perfect lunchtime accompaniment with a virtual concert. Throughout the month of December, the Library will host its popular Brown Bag Lunch series on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. December’s artist is Quad City local Angela Meyer who is known for her country-western originals and acoustic covers. No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library. Angela Meyer has played professionally in the area for over 10 years. Her career has included playing... Read More

One hallmark of a learning community is the free sharing of ideas, creativity, and opportunities. The staff at the Bettendorf Public Library is passionate about promoting the Library’s expansive array of resources and events. These offerings add value and richness to Bettendorf Public Library visitors’ lives in their quest for life-long learning. The Library believes that others will be just as excited about what it has to offer and is inviting the public to become BPL Ambassadors. The Bettendorf Public Library has opened up spots for volunteers who are willing to share what they love about... Read More